1981 Renault 18 vs. 1987 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1987 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 18 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 18 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1987 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Toyota Carina (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 18. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 18 | 1987 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 18 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
